From Seaweed to Superpad: How Scientists Are Solving Century-Old Leakage Problems Leakage is widely reported as the leading concern for menstruators—often causing embarrassment, missed school or work, and anxiety about staining. Recent Virginia Tech research indicates this occurs roughly 1.2 times per cycle. But what if there was a way to turn menstrual blood into a gel that stays put, even when squeezed? Scientists at Virginia Tech have done exactly that. Their alginate-glycerol powder formulation transforms liquid menstrual blood into a stable gel, addressing both leakage concerns and environmental waste issues that have plagued the menstrual care industry for over … Continue reading Seaweed-Based Period Pads Turn Blood Into Gel, Cut 1.2 Leaks Per Cycle – Virginia Tech Breakthrough